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  1. "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Hymn)" is a song released as an iTunes single from American alternative rock band Weezer's sixth album, Weezer (2008). "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Hymn)" was released to radio on December 9, 2008.

  2. May 13, 2008 · The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Hymn) Lyrics: You try to play cool like you just don't care / But soon I'll be playin' in your underwear / I'm like a...

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  4. Jul 31, 2018 · The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations On A Shaker Hymn) weezer. 1.29M subscribers. Subscribed. 5.3K. 420K views 5 years ago. Provided to YouTube by Universal Music...

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  5. Nov 24, 2023 · The song was performed live as the finale of the Spike Video Game Awards, which aired on December 14, 2008. The performance featured a marching band drummer, a women's choir, and musician Dave Kushner (formerly of Velvet Revolver) on rhythm guitar. Rivers Cuomo wore a white suit with no shoes.

  6. Jun 5, 2008 · Weezer - "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Hymn)" The second track on Weezer's third self titled album (Red Album). ...more.

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  7. Aug 27, 2023 · The meaning behind the song is multi-layered, with references to religion, self-reflection, and personal growth. The track begins with a haunting a cappella section inspired by a traditional Shaker hymn, setting the tone for the introspective journey that lies ahead.

  8. lyrics. artistfacts. Songfacts®: This is a loose adaptation of the 1848 Shaker hymn "Simple Gifts." The song's melody has been borrowed from on many previous occasions including in Aaron Copland's 1944 ballet score "Appalachian Spring." Also English hymnwriter Sydney Carter adapted the tune for his 1963 song "Lord of the Dance."

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